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Thunder is the sound caused by lightning. Also the speed of light travels much faster than the speed of sound, so people should see lightning before they hear thunder.

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What is the sound heard after lighting?

Thunder is the sound heard after lightning.


What is said Loud noise heard after lighting?

The loud rumbling noise after a lightning flash is called thunder.


How wide is a thunder?

The width of a thunder refers to the sound produced by lightning. Thunder can be heard up to 10 miles away from a lightning strike, with the volume of sound decreasing the further you are from the strike.


What is the definition of 'thunder'?

According to Webster, thunder is classified as "the sound that follows a flash of lightning and is caused by sudden expansion of the air in the path of the electrical discharge." In simpler terms, thunder is the sound produced by the speed of a lightning bolt, similar to a sonic boom produced by a fighter jet. Did you know that thunder is heard after lightning because sound is slower than light? For more definitions try: http://webster.com/


Why is thunder heard after lightning is seen?

Thunder is heard after lightning is seen because lightning produces a rapid expansion of air, creating shock waves that we hear as thunder.


Why is the sky flashing but there is no thunder?

The sky is flashing because of lightning, which is a natural electrical discharge in the atmosphere. Thunder is the sound produced by lightning, but it may not always be heard if the storm is far away or if the sound is muffled by other noises.


Is there a way to store the power of thunder using technology?

No, I have never heard of thunder power.


Is thunder heard before you see lightning?

No, lightning is seen before thunder is heard. The speed of light is faster than the speed of sound, so light from the lightning reaches us first, followed by the sound of thunder a few seconds later.


How is thunder produced and how far away does the lightning strikes if the thunder is heard 15 seconds after the lightning is seen?

Thunder - is the result of a lightning flash. The flash causes the surrounding air to move away from the source at 300 metres/second. An approximate calculation for the relationship between the lightning flash to hearing the thunder, is 5 seconds per mile.


What is Loud noise heard after lightning?

thunder


What is a good sentence for the word thunder?

Example sentence - I heard the thunder before the rain started.


Is there lightning and thunder during typhoon?

Yes, lightning and thunder can occur during typhoons. Typhoons are intense tropical storms that can produce severe weather conditions including heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning strikes. Thunder is produced by lightning and can be heard during a typhoon.